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Mr. Hickey from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Packed and Ready!

Help me give my students drawstring backpacks for organization. Each student will be provided with a backpack to help them move from class to class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Hickey's classroom raised $162

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students in our classes reflect their vibrant and diverse Bronx community. Their eagerness is contagious. Although many of them are recent immigrants and others are economically disadvantaged their spirit and enthusiasm are inspiring.

They come to school everyday and face their challenges with pride, hope and all the grace a 9 or 10 year old can have.

Their ability to work together and consistently support and encourage each other could teach a few lessons to the adults of the world.

My Project

In an effort to make differentiation of instruction more meaningful, our fourth grade has decided to departmentalize; students now move from one class to another for instruction in different subject areas. The kids love it! They feel more grown-up, and enjoy the different setting and energy that their teachers provide. However, organization can be a challenge...

A drawstring backpack for each student would provide a simple solution to this challenge.

Instead of having to gather their materials every time they switch classes, students would simply leave their homeroom materials in their desks and leave their other materials in their bags. Such a simple fix! No more dropping things in the hall, or being late for class because of misplaced assignments!

Mr. Hickey PS 106 Parkchester Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

65 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pieces Drawstring Backpack Sport Bags Cinch Tote Bags for Traveling and Storage (Black 1, Size 1) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
20 Pieces Drawstring Backpack Sport Bags Cinch Tote Bags for Traveling and Storage (Dark Grey, Size 1) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98

Materials cost

$105.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.27

Total project goal

$161.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.82

1 Donor

-$161.82

Donations toward project cost

-$137.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.27

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$0.00

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